* Location: Barnsley Town Centre & Borough (Potential Hybrid)
* Contract: Initially 6 Weeks (Potential Extension)
* Working Arrangement: Office-Based for 6 Weeks, Hybrid Possible Thereafter
We are seeking a Business Support Officer to provide efficient and confidential support for Children Safeguarding Conferences in Barnsley. The role involves minute-taking at least 3 conferences per week, with follow-up work on a specialist database.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Minute-taking during face-to-face Children Safeguarding Conferences and accurately recording decisions using mobile IT devices.
2. Providing business support to frontline and statutory services.
3. Handling telephone and face-to-face enquiries, providing advice and guidance.
4. Managing diaries & appointments, ensuring meetings are organised efficiently.
5. Processing & responding to correspondence, handling sensitive information securely.
6. Liaising with stakeholders (internal & external) to maintain communication links.
7. Data analysis & reporting, producing high-quality reports for senior managers.
8. Assisting in the development of internal business support systems.
9. Financial administration, including processing payments and placing orders.
Requirements:
1. Strong administrative experience, ideally within a public sector or safeguarding environment.
2. Minute-taking skills, with the ability to record discussions quickly and accurately.
3. Excellent IT skills, particularly in database management and electronic systems.
4. Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
5. Strong communication & organisational skills, with attention to detail.
6. Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines under pressure.
What We Offer:
1. Competitive pay and benefits.
2. Opportunity to support vital children safeguarding services.
3. Potential for hybrid working after initial 6-week office-based period.
4. A dynamic and meaningful role supporting statutory services.
How to Apply:
Interested? Apply today and be part of a team making a difference in Childrens Safeguarding in Barnsley!
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